Massage therapy aims to alleviate discomfort from everyday stresses, muscular overuse and chronic pain conditions in order to restore optimum function and overall health within the body. Treatment consists of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. With the knowledge to accurately assess and treat a wide variety of conditions, massage therapy is an effective approach restore pain-free function and create an optimum environment for the body to heal.